Description
This Best margarita recipe showcases a delightful balance of añejo tequila, fresh citrus juices, and homemade sweet and sour mix. It’s easy to prepare and serves up a refreshing drink perfect for gatherings or a quiet evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 ounces añejo tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces homemade sweet and sour mix
- 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (cointreau or triple sec)
- 2 cups water (for sweet and sour mix)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for sweet and sour mix)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 – 7 small limes)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
Instructions
- Simmer water and sugar in a saucepan until it forms a sugar syrup, then cool it down.
- Mix fresh lime and lemon juice into the cooled syrup to make your sweet and sour mix.
- Prepare your glass by rubbing lime around the rim and dipping it in kosher salt, then fill the glass with ice.
- In a shaker, combine the añejo tequila, sweet and sour mix, and orange liqueur with ice, and shake until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
For a slushier texture, blend the ingredients with ice instead of shaking.
Adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of sugar in the sweet and sour mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg